Need some help deciding on a diamond

[IThinkImready]

I've been looking at diamonds and have found 2 diamonds that I like. I'd like some of your expert opinions. If you were deciding on the following two diamonds, which would you rather have?

1.74ct, Excellent Cut, I color, Internally Flawless clarity

Or

1.81ct, Excellent Cut, H color, VS1 clarity

I won't get into the dimensions or price because they are all very similar.

They both look like great diamonds, but they are so close, Its tough to decide. Thanks!

 

[tyty333]

Are these round stones? Who are they graded by...can you post the reports? I'm a little suprised that and IF would
go at the same price as a VS1 with 1 higher color grade. Doesnt make sense to me in this size stone. We really
need more details before we can answer your question.

 

[marcy]

Without seeing the specs on the diamonds I would go for the H VS1 - no sense paying for IF when you can't see the flaws in a VS1 with the naked eye.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Absolutely would go with the H VS1 if cut was equal.

 

[slg47]

I would rather have the H VS1 because you may see color difference but would not see difference in clarity. What are the dimensions? GIA Ex has a wide range of proportions (see article) https://www.pricescope.com/journal/laboratory_cut_grades_what_report_doesn%E2%80%99t_show